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Bacary Sagna will be joining Gael Clichy, Jesus Navas, and Willy Caballero as out of contract players not returning to the Etihad next season.

Following his former Arsenal teammate Gael Clichy from the Emirates to the Etihad three seasons later, Bacary Sagna wasn't as fortunate as his fellow former Gunner. Sagna appeared 53 times for City but he joined following their most recent Premier League title. Unlike Clichy who won the league twice at City, Sagna's quest to add a title after Arsenal frustration went unfulfilled. He is now a free agent able to sign with any club although the market for 34-year-old outside backs is probably not a massive one, at least not if Sagna is looking for a starting role. May 25 - 4:20 PM

Manchester City will be busy in the transfer market this summer following a series of cuts in defense.

The club announced on Thursday that Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy would join Pablo Zabaleta, Jesus Navas and Willy Caballero as expiring contracts who will not be re-signed. Clichy announced his departure earlier in the week, while Sagna's exit leaves the club with only four senior defenders. Said Sagna: "It has been a privilege to play for this football club. I have enjoyed every moment of my City career and will look back on my time at City fondly. I would like to thank the staff, players and fans for making my three years so memorable." May 25 - 4:19 PM

Manchester City will be hoping to have all of its defensive injury problems behind it with Bacary Sagna back in training.

The defender has struggled with various injuries throughout the season and has missed the last month after sustaining a tear to his hamstring during the last international break in a 4-1 win in a World Cup qualifier last month. However, the French international decided to skip international duty in order to be prepared to face Crystal Palace in Gameweek 12 next weekend. Said Sagna: "I’m back training with the team after one month on my own. It was difficult because I wanted to be with them on the pitch but I’m finally back training with the squad. I came back on Friday but obviously it was too short for me to play the game [against Middlesbrough]. Thu, Nov 10, 2016 09:43:00 AM

The rumors surrounding a Manchester City move for Hector Bellerin will only multiply after Bacary Sagna was ruled out for a month.

Reports claim Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has lined up Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin as one of his top targets for the year ahead, with current right-backs Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta over 30 and seen to be in the twilight of their careers. Zabaleta is expected to continue to start for Manchester City while 19-year-old Pablo Maffeo could also be called into action. Sagna has already missed three weeks this season with a hamstring injury and is now expected to miss two Champions League matches and three league matches due to another hamstring tear. Mon, Oct 10, 2016 05:28:00 AM